Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS) @curdsnewcastle.bsky.social · 22/09/2025Chaired by CURDS’ Andy Pike 020
Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS) @curdsnewcastle.bsky.social · 22/09/2025Second, we are discussing @samfr.bsky.social’s hugely popular book with Sam and a great panel: Martin Brookes (VONNE), Adrian Dougherty (NECA), @sarahlonglands.bsky.social (CLES), Sajda NawazBhatti (Newcastle City Council), Jo Fox ( @newcastleuni.bsky.social) insightsnortheast.co.uk/event/fixing...insightsnortheast.co.ukFixing Britain’s Failed State - Insights North EastDetails Date: October 15 Time: 05:00 pm - 07:00 pm Click to Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fixing-britains-failed-state-tickets-1674869984209 Organizer Insights North East Website: https://www... 031
Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS) @curdsnewcastle.bsky.social · 22/09/2025Some great events in partnership with @insightsnortheast.bsky.social coming up in October. First, taking a deep dive into how urban innovation districts can be designed to improve outcomes for people in neighbouring communities who are often overlooked insightsnortheast.co.uk/event/inclus...insightsnortheast.co.ukInclusive Innovation in Cities - Insights North EastDetails Date: October 7 Time: 05:00 pm - 07:00 pm Click to Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inclusive-innovation-in-cities-tickets-1675641822799 Organizer Insights North East Website: https://ww... 010
Reposted by Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS)Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 14/08/2025Interesting big study looking at the geography of public R&D funding in 200 regions across 22 European countries. It supports the @tomforth.co.uk @richardaljones.bsky.social argument that R&D policy can often act as a form of anti-regional policy www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...sciencedirect.comDoes public R&D funding reinforce regional disparities? Exploring the changing geography of public and business R&D expenditure in EuropeThe concentration of R&D investments in regions with strong local capabilities helps these regions pull further ahead in the innovation economy, drivi… 1108
Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS) @curdsnewcastle.bsky.social · 14/08/2025Some CURDS input to this important @britishacademy.bsky.social publication along with many other eminent contributors Research in arts, humanities and social sciences is vital to shaping current and future policy. And most STEM researchers will be the first to say so. History and context matter 030
Reposted by Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS)Owen Garling @ojgarling.bsky.social · 25/07/2025Social infrastructure is often seen as inherently 'good.' In this blog we consider, amongst other things, how populist groups in the UK, as well as in countries like Spain and Hungary, have used social infrastructure - practically and rhetorically - to further their causes. 073
Reposted by Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS)North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 02/07/2025Growing hope for the North East: Insights North East Annual Conference 2025 Insights North East conference at Redhills spotlighted local hope, heritage, and inclusive paths to regional renewal northeastbylines.co.uk/business/eco...northeastbylines.co.ukGrowing hope for the North East: Insights North East Annual Conference 2025Insights North East conference at Redhills spotlighted local hope, heritage, and inclusive paths to regional renewal 041
Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS) @curdsnewcastle.bsky.social · 18/05/2025Fantastic piece of analysis here. Spot on regarding the “sector wide” crisis and what needs to be done about it (and almost certainly won’t). 061
Reposted by Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS)Neil Lee @neillee.bsky.social · 15/05/2025👇👇👇 031
Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS) @curdsnewcastle.bsky.social · 16/04/2025This new @city-redi.bsky.social report is co-authored by CURDS’ Andy Pike 012
Reposted by Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS)GSSI Social Sciences @gssisocialsci.bsky.social · 13/03/2025📢 Our call for the PhD in Regional Science & Economic Geography is out 🧑🎓👩🎓12 fully-funded PhD positions 🎓 4-year program 💰€16,243 annual scholarship 🏠 🍽️ accommodation at GSSI facilities (or substitute grant) + board ⏰ Deadline: May 23, 2025 🔗 Apply: www.gssi.it/phd/ ℹ️https://tinyurl.com/yhaahejz 01211
Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS) @curdsnewcastle.bsky.social · 09/04/2025Day 3 of the @newcastleuni.bsky.social geography Berlin fieldtrip started with a fascinating visit to @siemans.bsky.social to learn about Siemensstadt, it’s past, present and future 010
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Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS) @curdsnewcastle.bsky.social · 08/04/2025@newcastleuni.bsky.social geography field trip day 2 off to a great start with a lively presentation from Norbert Herrmann from @regberlin.bsky.social about the startup ecosystem in Berlin 000
Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS) @curdsnewcastle.bsky.social · 07/04/2025Great start to our 2nd year Geography @newcastleuni.bsky.social field trip to Berlin with an urban transect tour delivered by Prof Stuart Dawley 030
Reposted by Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS)Health Equity North @healthequitynorth.bsky.social · 26/03/2025Following the announcement of the #SpringStatement by Chancellor of the Exchequer, our Academic Co-Directors @profkepickett.bsky.social @profbambra.bsky.social @lukemunford.bsky.social & Prof David Taylor-Robinson have issued a joint statement in response www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/health-equit...healthequitynorth.co.ukHealth Equity North directors respond to Spring Statement - Health Equity NorthFollowing the announcement of today’s (March 26, 2025) Spring Statement by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves MP, Health Equity North’s four Academic Co-Directors have issued a joint statement ... 1910
Reposted by Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS)Andrés Rodríguez-Pose @rodriguez-pose.bsky.social · 26/03/2025The ERSA Prize goes to Michael Storper—a scholar who has made #cities legible, #regions intelligible, and #theory usable. Few have married rigour and relevance with such grace. Fewer still are as admired in print as they are in person. A richly earned honour. ersa.org/2025/03/25/e... 0213
Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS) @curdsnewcastle.bsky.social · 18/03/2025If you are in Newcastle on April 3rd check out this free event launching Kevin Morgan’s latest book. If you haven’t had the pleasure of hearing Kevin speak you are in for a treat. Plus there’s a stellar panel of local experts. @northumbriauni.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/serving-th...eventbrite.co.uk'Serving the public' Newcastle Book LaunchJoin Kevin Morgan for a Newcastle launch of his new book: “Serving the public: The good food revolution in schools, hospitals and prisons" 010
Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS) @curdsnewcastle.bsky.social · 27/02/20253 months to come up with a credible plan for the North, otherwise @teamlabouruk.bsky.social risk losing the next election warns @andyburnham.bsky.social in this piece in today’s @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comWestminster be warned – Britain’s future will be decided in the north. Get on the right side of that | Andy BurnhamAs political and business leaders meet for the Convention of the North, our position is clear: we need a genuine new deal, and soon, says Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester 000
Reposted by Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS)Jessica Studdert @jesstud.bsky.social · 13/02/2025The pressures facing #localgov are real and complex- different forms of leadership are required to not just survive, but thrive in this context. Our new report Radical Leadership: Power, Possibility and Public Service sets out the shifts we are seeing… 023
Reposted by Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS)Andy Westwood @andywestwood.bsky.social · 12/02/2025Today’s leader in @theguardian.com 133
Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS) @curdsnewcastle.bsky.social · 12/02/2025This CURDS event with @insightsnortheast.bsky.social and the Japan Local Government Centre will explore what lessons the North East can learn from the Japanese experience of regional strategy development. In person Registration essential www.eventbrite.com/e/policy-les...eventbrite.com(Policy) Lessons from Japan: How to develop effective regional strategies?Eventbrite - Insights North East presents (Policy) Lessons from Japan: How to develop effective regional strategies? - Monday, March 3, 2025 at The Sir Terry Farrell Building, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyn... 010
Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS) @curdsnewcastle.bsky.social · 09/02/2025Fantastic opportunity for a fully funded PhD at @manchesterup.bsky.social to work on a really important topic eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.comUnderstanding the impact of inclusive ‘innovation District’ Initiatives at The University of Manchester on FindAPhD.comPhD Project - Understanding the impact of inclusive ‘innovation District’ Initiatives at The University of Manchester, listed on FindAPhD.com 040
Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS) @curdsnewcastle.bsky.social · 07/02/2025There's a related blog published by @ucl.ac.uk blogs which summarises the key findings blogs.ucl.ac.uk/linking-our-...blogs.ucl.ac.ukSix things the ONS Longitudinal study has taught us about internal migration | UCL Linking Our LivesUCL Homepage 020
Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS) @curdsnewcastle.bsky.social · 07/02/2025Tony Champion from CURDS and Ian Shuttleworth discuss their research into internal migration using the ONS longitudinal study in this podcast linking-our-lives.transistor.fm/episodes/res...linking-our-lives.transistor.fmLinking our Lives | Researching internal migration: championing the ONS Longitudinal StudyIn Episode 1 of Series 3, we’re talking about how uniquely placed the ONS Longitudinal Study is to research questions of internal migration and telling you more about this unique data resource and ... 010
Reposted by Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS)The Productivity Institute @productivity.bsky.social · 27/01/2025There is an urgent need for government at all levels to adopt a place-based perspective on productivity growth. Read @bartvanark.bsky.social and @andywestwood.bsky.social's blog on the #RegionalProductivityAgenda, released as part of #NationalProductivityWeek www.productivity.ac.uk/news/the-pro...productivity.ac.ukThe Productivity Agenda Needs to be Joined Up and Scaled Up Across Regions - The Productivity InstituteProfessors Bart van Ark and Andy Westwood write about the need for government at all levels to adopt a place-based perspective on productivity growth. 036
Reposted by Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS)Centre for Cities @centreforcities.bsky.social · 20/01/2025📢#CitiesOutlook2025, our annual health check of UK cities economic performance, is out now. 🏙️🔎2025 needs to be a year of growth delivery by the Government. What must policy do to boost wages across the country? Read the report 👇 buff.ly/3DPaUp0 01010
Reposted by Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS)Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 20/01/2025Can’t be repeated often enough ‘The UK’s creative industries are vital to the economy. Valued at £124bn, they are worth more than the life sciences, aerospace and automotive industries combined. Arts and culture alone contribute an impressive £34.6bn.’ on.ft.com/42hzVmLon.ft.comThe UK should take a leaf from France’s book to boost arts fundingTax breaks for corporate sponsors can benefit the creative sector at a time of dwindling public funds 281410413
Reposted by Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS)Tom Forth @tomforth.co.uk · 13/01/2025Come work with me in Leeds! We're hiring 4 to 6 people. • £35k to £95k plus growth shares. • Front end, back end, data viz, data processing, high perf computing, maths/stats person, technical product manager. Lots of roles. • A world-leading AI company. Happy to chat. thedatacity.com/blog/role-op...thedatacity.comRole openings in our product team in 2025 - The Data City 14533
Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS) @curdsnewcastle.bsky.social · 07/01/2025Steve Coogan was born to play Peter Cook. End of story. (sorry @mchshe.bsky.social) 010
Reposted by Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS)Mark Sandford @marksandford.bsky.social · 07/01/2025Palgrave have published a book with me, @muldoonsmith.bsky.social and Andrew Walker as co-authors link.springer.com/book/10.1007... It examines local government finance systems in Germany, Italy and Japan and draws some lessons for England. Available in e-book format, hard copy to follow..link.springer.comEmbedded AutonomyThis book explains why English local government is on the brink of bankruptcy and sets out a roadmap for improving the future resilience of the sector 035
Reposted by Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS)Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 07/01/2025🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨 The Regional Studies Association (RSA) is excited to announce an incredible opportunity to join our team as the Head of Partnerships and Engagement! 🔗 Learn more and apply here: bit.ly/4fMts6s @rsachiefexec.bsky.social @miagray00.bsky.social @drjwharrison.bsky.social 065
Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS) @curdsnewcastle.bsky.social · 23/12/2024Some cracking reads on Bluesky this morning on devo/growth policy including this. This made us chuckle 🤭 “The idea of sending senior civil servants into new Strategic Authorities on secondment sounds more like a threat than an opportunity.” 020
Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS) @curdsnewcastle.bsky.social · 23/12/2024Very good analysis of decades of failed industrial strategy and why, unless there is a major shift in govt thinking, its latest iteration will most likely have the same outcome. 021
Reposted by Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS)William Cullerne Bown @williamcb.bsky.social · 21/12/2024Today I argue that the innovation part of the coming industrial strategy looks like turning into a continuation of the status quo, with long-lasting implications for the UK - and the politicians involved.open.substack.comThe politics of industrial strategyDo the Blairites really think they can win a Labour leadership contest on the back of Thatcherite economics? 4173
Reposted by Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS)Phil Swann @swannphil.bsky.social · 19/12/2024My initial thoughts on the devolution white paper: inlogov.com/2024/12/19/d...inlogov.comDusting down the cautious welcome: Initial reflections on the devolution white paperPhil Swann When I was director of strategy and communications at the LGA I was frequently criticised, by the late professor John Stewart among others, for issuing press releases “cautiously welcomi… 5106
Reposted by Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS)Ryan Swift @ryanswift93.bsky.social · 13/12/2024As we look ahead to the English Devolution White Paper, @rosielockwood.bsky.social and I have a new essay out exploring the different ways in which the footprint of devolution deals can be determined. www.ippr.org/articles/the...ippr.orgThe shape of devolution | IPPRFinding the right shape of the footprints to devolve power to in England is a complex exercise that requires consideration of a wide range of issues includ 1217
Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS) @curdsnewcastle.bsky.social · 06/12/2024Great (if depressing) read. Excellent analysis of the current state of British HE and how we got here 023
Reposted by Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS)New Local @wearenewlocal.bsky.social · 02/12/2024"Councils need stronger place-shaping powers to listen to community priorities and ensure development aligns with these." Our latest report calls for more powers & resources for local authorities to strengthen the planning system that's been stripped back by funding cuts.buff.lyConstructing Consensus: The case for community-powered development and regeneration - New LocalHow can community power unlock our fraught planning system? 042
Reposted by Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS)David Higham @oldtrotter.bsky.social · 02/12/2024It’s not just the lack of in house capability that leads to strategies looking very similar, it’s politics. The second table is from the time RDAs were asked to identify priority sectors. 184
Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS) @curdsnewcastle.bsky.social · 21/11/2024Does anyone out there have a sensible explanation why @vicderbyshire.bsky.social is not the host of BBC Question Time? 000
Reposted by Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS)Ruth Hubbard @itsourcity1.bsky.social · 21/11/2024Currently attending this event online....Local Democracy in Crisis? 011
Reposted by Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS)Louise Reeve @louisereeve1.bsky.social · 21/11/2024Happy to be at @curdsnewcastle.bsky.social for the 'Local #Democracy in Crisis?' talk #localism #LocalGovernment 011
Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS) @curdsnewcastle.bsky.social · 21/11/2024@ariannagiovannini.bsky.social sharing insights from the Italian context 000
Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS) @curdsnewcastle.bsky.social · 21/11/2024@jesstud.bsky.social argues that we need public service reform before geographic change to local government 010
Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS) @curdsnewcastle.bsky.social · 21/11/2024@antbreach.bsky.social from @centreforcities.bsky.social sets out 3 options to address current crisis in local govt finance - raise council tax ++, raise central gov grant ++ or reform local financing and devo (which needs mix of affluent and less affluent neighbourhoods) 011
Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS) @curdsnewcastle.bsky.social · 21/11/2024Peter Hetherington opening this evening’s event Local Democracy in Crisis? with a startling statistic (from research by @carnegieuk.bsky.social - 3/4 of people feel they can’t influence decision making 020
Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS) @curdsnewcastle.bsky.social · 21/11/2024Should a UK industrial strategy focus on sectors and most productive places (ie cities)? Yes says Centre for Cities. But can the economy get out of stagnation without addressing productivity issues in foundational sectors? Does this approach leave the ‘left behind’ further back? 021
Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS) @curdsnewcastle.bsky.social · 21/11/2024Finally figured out how to do this (we hope 🤞🏻)eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.comCURDS regional economic development starter packJoin the conversation 183